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February 2020
Hedgehog Ecology and Land Management Course for Practitioners
This unique training course provides a professional guide to hedgehog ecology, surveying and mitigation. Course content Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour – an overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation Talk 2: Threats to hedgehogs and the law – urban and rural threats; UK conservation status and decline; UK legislation; the latest survey methods Outdoor session: To reinforce theory Talk 3: Land management for hedgehogs – practical advice on management and mitigation Cost: £75 per person (lunch not…
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Hedgehog day at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo – 26th October 2021
Join us and our friends at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo for a family fun day all about hedgehogs! The day will involve hedgehog-themed arts and crafts, hedgehog story time and the chance to meet a real hedgehog. Drop in sessions: for craft activities: 11am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm Story time: followed by meet the hedgehog: 11.45am and 2.15pm Cost: £1.00 per craft activity. Usual entrance fees for Battersea Park Children’s Zoo apply. Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021 Time:…
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An evening with Hedgehog Street – 3rd May 2022
This Hedgehog Awareness Week you’re invited to join us for an evening celebrating all things hedgehog. Hedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society, and we’re thrilled to bring you this FREE event to entertain, educate and inspire. We’ve prepared a varied line-up of speakers covering topics from research and conservation to community action and engagement. Find out more about the event and speakers HERE. Date: Tuesday 3rd May 2022…
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Course content Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour An overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation. Talk 2: Population, monitoring and the law An overview of recent trends in the UK hedgehog population, the hedgehog’s conservation status and the legislation surrounding them. Talk 3: Threats and mitigation An overview of threats to hedgehogs and discussion around potential solutions and barriers. Cost: £30 per person Duration: Half day (1pm-5pm) Tutors: Hugh Warwick and Grace Johnson Location: Online (Zoom) Why do…
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An evening with Hedgehog Street – 17th November 2022
This Autumn you’re invited to join us as we explore recent research findings on urban hedgehog conservation. Hedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society, and we’re thrilled to bring you this FREE evening event covering hedgehog houses, highways, hibernation and much more. Join us for an evening with Hedgehog Street! Find out more about the event and speakers HERE. We’ll be joined by: Abi Gazzard, Hedgehog researcher Grace Johnson, Hedgehog…
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Art and Conservation – 9th February 2023
Date: 9th Feb Time: 7:00-9:00pm Cost: £10 + booking fee Venue: Online Back by popular demand, we’re holding another art class with our partners at Wildlife Drawing, and this time, we’re celebrating hedgehogs. During the session, we’ll hear from our very own Hedgehog Officer, Grace Johnson, who’ll share lots of information about these special animals and our efforts to protect them. She’ll also answer any hedgehog-related questions you may have. Then, artist Laura Cuppage will offer pro tips and tricks…
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An Evening with Hedgehog Street: Ghosts in the Hedgerow – Thursday 4th May 2023
This Hedgehog Awareness Week, we’re delighted to bring you our next instalment of An Evening with Hedgehog Street. For this FREE online event, we’ll be joined by hedgehog author and researcher Tom Moorhouse, to talk about his latest book Ghosts in the Hedgerow (find out more about the book in our review HERE). Ghosts in the Hedgerow comes out on the 23rd of March so order your copy, send your questions for Tom to hedgehog@ptes.org and we’ll see…
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